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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 8, 2018 11:24:09 GMT -5
Blog is coming soon, since I can't rely on image hosting to permanently link images. I'll update here when a new pipe is added.I'm going to use this thread to document my progress as a pipe maker/carver. I started the 3rd week in September, 2018. Shield your eyes from the earliest ones. Pipe #1: A tragedy. I made every mistake in the book. Sanded through the stem into the draft hole. Drilled off center. I can't even remember all the things that went wrong.  Pipe #2: What the heck is this? I have no idea. More mistakes were made. In fact, this whole pipe was a mistake.  Pipe #3: Getting a little better. A weird chunk of cherry, with a huge imperfection. I decided to use it to my advantage.  Pipe #4: A cherry wood cherrywood. Not the best looker, but it smokes very well.  Pipe #5: Bent Egg with Scoop. I like this one. Still has lots of little flaws, but it's a good smoker.    Pipe #6: Stacked Nosewarmer. This one came out great.  Pipe #6.5: Not finished. Strange one.  Pipe #7: Fat shank eggy acorn? My second experiment with stem trim bands.     Edit: looks like the images on imgur must've expired. :-(
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Post by McWiggins on Nov 8, 2018 11:37:21 GMT -5
And #6 smokes great!
I'm actually about to load it up with Hearth & Home: BlackHouse.
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Post by mwps70 on Nov 8, 2018 11:40:10 GMT -5
Some good looking pipes there. I really like the unique shapes. Good job.
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Post by cgvt on Nov 8, 2018 11:44:20 GMT -5
Nice work!
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 8, 2018 11:48:25 GMT -5
This is outstanding work. I tried my hand once, with a piece of firewood (don't judge). I ended up drilling a hole right through the other end, essentially making a wooden tube.
To make the above pipes from no training etc. is freakin' impressive.
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Post by haebar on Nov 8, 2018 12:23:04 GMT -5
You are coming along fast! Great work!
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Post by Quintsrevenge on Nov 8, 2018 12:43:45 GMT -5
As I have said , looking good I am in line when you feel comfortable :-)
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Post by william on Nov 8, 2018 12:46:19 GMT -5
Impressive.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 8, 2018 12:46:53 GMT -5
I think you have done a really good job of getting the feel for the wood...all look pretty good to these old eyes.
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Post by scrooge on Nov 8, 2018 12:50:41 GMT -5
Very Nice.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 13:43:16 GMT -5
Jason, your craft is transforming right before our eyes. From the first pipe you posted to your last. That last pipe is a beauty and shows your talent, of form, design and shape. Your a very gifted craftsman. Hopefully one day when your ready I’ll finally purchase one of your pipes!!!
Your ready now to start making some beauties to sell👍👍👍👍👍
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Heck, I’d gladly purchase pipe #7!!!
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Post by Yohanan on Nov 8, 2018 13:59:11 GMT -5
I really don't see anything wrong with any of the pipes you made, You done a better job than I ever could have hoped to do. Congrats!!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 14:06:51 GMT -5
Cramptholomew Looks like you're enjoying the journey in carving and doing a remarkable job in self-education all at the same time. That number six is a nice looking pipe, and it would be interesting at some point in the future to use that wood and re-carve the number four shape again. Keep up the good work Jason 
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 14:31:53 GMT -5
And #6 smokes great! I'm actually about to load it up with Hearth & Home: BlackHouse. #6 is a beautiful stack....glad it went to one that deserved it. Enjoy for many years👌👍👍 |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Nov 8, 2018 14:35:43 GMT -5
 Like Yoh said you’ve done a damn sight better than we could, every pipe is an improvement. Carry on.! 
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2018 14:44:03 GMT -5
You are progressing nicely. Nice work Crampus Maximus.
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Post by kxg on Nov 8, 2018 15:40:40 GMT -5
I'm impressed, for whatever that is worth. It looks to me that you've made very serious progress from a pretty good starting point. Keep it up, we'll all be smoking a Cramp's Handmade!
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Post by roadsdiverged on Nov 8, 2018 15:51:32 GMT -5
Very nice work sir! With things looking so good already, I cant wait to see your future projects. I'll be in line waiting  |
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Post by haveldad on Nov 8, 2018 15:55:11 GMT -5
Wow those evolved very nicely. I'm the biggest fan of the smoke stack shorty. Im not a fan of the "Freehand" shapes typically, But You got some good grain on those last few.
You should try to make a cutty.
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Post by haveldad on Nov 8, 2018 16:00:16 GMT -5
I'm impressed, for whatever that is worth. It looks to me that you've made very serious progress from a pretty good starting point. Keep it up, we'll all be smoking a Cramp's Handmade! Agreed. These went from highschool woodshop projects to very competent pipes fast. The last one reminds me of a Al Pascia Curvy. Very nice 100 euro pipes. |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 8, 2018 16:00:23 GMT -5
Thanks, guys. I told my wife I needed a new hobby, and here it is. It's my "zen time". To take an ugly piece of wood, and make it do something wonderful, like smoke DELICIOUS tobacco, is so much fun. I've never done woodworking before, but I have experience with metal work - which is MUCH more forgiving. You can always add metal back into a mistake, but you can never add wood.
My grandfather was a master welder (he could weld aluminum with an oxy torch). When he died, I took his tools and taught myself to weld, and work with metal. I haven't done much of that for a few years now, and don't have the space anymore. So, pipe smoking has now become pipe making!
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Post by piffyr on Nov 8, 2018 16:01:04 GMT -5
It's really nice to watch the progression. I think that cherrywood looks pretty nice, especially for a fourth pipe. The scooped egg is neat. It looks like it's made specifically for packing with the "codger scoop" method. I really like the direction that the unfinished egg is heading in too. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished piece. Well done, my friend! Carry on and up!
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 8, 2018 16:02:25 GMT -5
You've found your calling, brother.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 8, 2018 16:06:03 GMT -5
Also, what you DON'T see are about 6 heartbreaking casualties. Some from the Island of Misfit Toys, some had their limbs lopped off in tragic lathe accidents. Poor, poor briars. We hardly knew ye.
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Post by haveldad on Nov 8, 2018 16:11:16 GMT -5
Thanks, guys. I told my wife I needed a new hobby, and here it is. It's my "zen time". To take an ugly piece of wood, and make it do something wonderful, like smoke DELICIOUS tobacco, is so much fun. I've never done woodworking before, but I have experience with metal work - which is MUCH more forgiving. You can always add metal back into a mistake, but you can never add wood. My grandfather was a master welder (he could weld aluminum with an oxy torch). When he died, I took his tools and taught myself to weld, and work with metal. I haven't done much of that for a few years now, and don't have the space anymore. So, pipe smoking has now become pipe making! I take it you have machining tools? I'd love to try hand carving a pipe, but I have none of the hand tools and certainly can't afford anything electric lol |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 8, 2018 16:35:25 GMT -5
Thanks, guys. I told my wife I needed a new hobby, and here it is. It's my "zen time". To take an ugly piece of wood, and make it do something wonderful, like smoke DELICIOUS tobacco, is so much fun. I've never done woodworking before, but I have experience with metal work - which is MUCH more forgiving. You can always add metal back into a mistake, but you can never add wood. My grandfather was a master welder (he could weld aluminum with an oxy torch). When he died, I took his tools and taught myself to weld, and work with metal. I haven't done much of that for a few years now, and don't have the space anymore. So, pipe smoking has now become pipe making! I take it you have machining tools? I'd love to try hand carving a pipe, but I have none of the hand tools and certainly can't afford anything electric lol I didn't have machining tools, but my wife told me I could get a shed for my bday/Xmas present (which I'd been wanting for man shed purposes). Then, I said, "I want a metal lathe instead." Believe it or not, 95% of the work is between a disk sanding setup, and files/hand sanding. The lathe is just for drilling and roughing in stuff like Billiards, etc. You could probably just as easily stick a good variable speed drill press on it's side and drill the Danish way (watch your hands though!) |
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 8, 2018 16:52:22 GMT -5
Jason, your craft is transforming right before our eyes. From the first pipe you posted to your last. That last pipe is a beauty and shows your talent, of form, design and shape. Your a very gifted craftsman. Hopefully one day when your ready I’ll finally purchase one of your pipes!!! Your ready now to start making some beauties to sell👍👍👍👍👍 PS
Heck, I’d gladly purchase pipe #7!!!my new live center should be here tomorrow, so if you're truly interested, I've got just the right piece of wood picked out for you. The bowl should be about 2.25" deep. Does that work? I'll make it, and you can decide what it's worth. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 8, 2018 16:52:59 GMT -5
Jason, your craft is transforming right before our eyes. From the first pipe you posted to your last. That last pipe is a beauty and shows your talent, of form, design and shape. Your a very gifted craftsman. Hopefully one day when your ready I’ll finally purchase one of your pipes!!! Your ready now to start making some beauties to sell👍👍👍👍👍 PS
Heck, I’d gladly purchase pipe #7!!!my new live center should be here tomorrow, so if you're truly interested, I've got just the right piece of wood picked out for you. The bowl should be about 2.25" deep. Does that work? I'll make it, and you can decide what it's worth. What a guy! |
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Post by driftingfate on Nov 8, 2018 17:17:07 GMT -5
Think I've said it before, but it bears repeating here: craftsmanship is always impressive.
Your skills are rapidly increasing, even pipe #1 is much better than I would expect from a first time attempt.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 8, 2018 17:30:58 GMT -5
I am remiss in mentioning my great thanks to slowroll and Robert Perkins for their sage advice and generosity with experience. You two guys are the absolute best. I still have a long long way to go, and this post is certainly NOT meant as an "I've arrived" declaration. My humility is tangible, at least in my own mind. I've just wanted to share with you, my friends, what I'm doing, as it relates to our shared love of pipes. Besides, this "New Creations" section hasn't seen much love lately. I've a block of briar I'm going to post in a little while. I'm open to all suggestions as what to do with it... |
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Like Yoh said you’ve done a damn sight better than we could, every pipe is an improvement. Carry on.! 
